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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1959
Page
13
A Gilbert Youth Research Co survey shows teens increasingly diet conscious, with 58 percent dieting and over 60 percent counting calories. Boys and girls fear weight and skin issues, while snacks like hamburgers and pizza remain popular after school.
Five private shipyards received total contracts of 169600 dollars from the Vth Naval District Industrial Manager. Fellows & Stewart get 83424 to overhaul the ocean mine sweeper USS Gallant and 240 to drydock MSB19 and MSR20. Harbor Boat Building Co wins 61612 for engine work on the minesweeper USS Pledge. Long Beach Marine Repair Co gets 1450 for repairs to the mainmast of the barge Yoo. Yodd Shipyards receives 15892 for waterline preservation on the destroyer USS Bryant. Craig Shipbuilding Co receives 4823 for waterline preservation on the escort vessel USS Mark.
The Civil Aeronautics Board hears arguments in Washington on certificated service between the Southern California mainland and Santa Catalina Island. Long Beach argues the pattern of service warrants certification at Municipal Airport as terminal or intermediate, with about five thirds of island-mainland flights tied to Long Beach. Spokesmen cite Los Angeles Ava Lines San Diego Jon Burbank and others. Avalon air mail service and air taxi operators Catatiza Air Lines and Pacific Air also participate in the debate.
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